Short-Term Care

Professional Short-Term Care & Rehabilitation

Make a full recovery by reserving a place at Greenleaf Nursing & Convalescent, Inc. We provide short-term care and rehabilitation services in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Our services are perfect for patients hospitalized for infections, cardiac conditions, neurological impairments, or respiratory conditions. We also care for those recovering from orthopedic surgeries, such as hip or knee replacements.

Rehabilitation

Our rehabilitation services are provided by licensed therapists and are tailored to the needs of each individual patient. As part of our interdisciplinary approach, skilled professionals provide a continuum of care to assist residents in reaching their maximum functional potential. Services include:

Physical Therapy — PT focuses on regaining mobility, muscle strengthening, gait training, range-of-motion, and endurance.
Occupational Therapy — OT addresses activities of daily living, safety in the home, judgment and cognitive skills, muscle strengthening, and coordination.
Speech Therapy — Licensed therapists evaluate and devise a plan of care to ensure the safety of individuals with swallowing difficulties. Licensed staff members also work individually with residents experiencing speech disturbances following a stroke or progressive dementia.
Wound Care/Wound Vacs — Our team of nurses is trained to treat wounds caused by vascular, diabetic, or surgical conditions.
IV Drug Therapy — Required medications are administered intravenously.
Respite Care — Short-term respite stays are available for those whose families may need to take vacation or travel and are not able to leave their loved one home alone.

Restorative Nursing

Restorative nursing offers residents the opportunity to reach their maximum functional abilities, even when the formalized therapy services have ended. The restorative nursing program is designed by the interdisciplinary team and can focus on any area of need, including exercise, ambulation, continence retraining, and self-help.

Wound Care

Wound care management and therapies are provided by a skilled wound care team. Wound prevention is an ongoing focus, and quick attention is given to pressure and surgical wounds. Each wound treatment is specifically designed for the individual to maximize the healing process.

Social Services

Social services provide support to residents and their families, including financial planning, emotional support, discharge planning, and individual or group counseling.

Respite Care

Respite services are available to those needing a short-term stay at Greenleaf. It offers families with the peace of mind that 24-hour care provides. Respite stays can be arranged easily in a short period of time.

Transportation

Greenleaf has its own wheelchair van equipped to transport residents to nearby medical appointments. Greenleaf is also conveniently located near Belmont Dialysis Center and offers transportation at no cost to residents.